Professional antler repair and restoration by Antlers By Klaus: we structurally rebuild broken tines and beams, then color-match and finish for a seamless, lifelike result. Serving whitetail, mule deer, elk, moose, and more.

Professional antler repair & restoration services

What is professional antler repair?

Antler repair fixes structural damage—broken beams, cracked burrs, snapped or missing tines—so your rack is whole again. We bond a post into the original antler, rebuild the missing structure by hand, and then finish the surface so the repair blends invisibly with the natural antler.

Typical repair issues we solve include:

• Broken or missing tips/tines
• Cracked beams and burr damage
• Shipping or trophy-room accidents
• Chewed antlers (rodent damage)
• Skull-cap and European mount touch-ups

Species we handle include whitetail, mule deer, elk, moose, caribou, antelope, sheep and more.

How is antler repair different from antler restoration?

Think of it this way:

• Repair = structure (pins/posts + hand-sculpted rebuilds).
• Restoration = finish (color, texture, patina, sealing).

After repairs cure, our artisans hand-paint and stain to match the living tones of your rack—dark bases, polished tips, ivory highlights—so the fixed area doesn’t telegraph the work. Restoration can also be done without structural repair when a rack is sun-bleached, chalky, or unevenly colored

Antler repair: What’s our step-by-step process?

• Evaluate & plan – identify breaks, fractures, and match points.
• Pin & bond – insert a hidden post to reinforce the original antler for a durable, lasting repair.
• Hand-sculpt – recreate tine shape, beam mass, and micro-texture.
• Color-match & blend – layered stains/paints to mirror natural hues and sheen.
• Finish & protect – final blending and protective sealing for a lifelike, long-wearing result.

Antler restoration: When do you need it?

Choose restoration when your antlers are intact but need the original look back:

• Sun-bleached or weathered “chalky” antlers
• Inconsistent color from aging or environment
• Minor chew marks or surface scuffs that need blending
• Finishing to match a shoulder or European mount

We carefully re-tone bases and tips, recreate subtle grain, and apply a natural sheen—never a plastic gloss—so your rack photographs and displays like new.

Can you match my original rack or create duplicates?

Yes. If you need a duplicate set of prized antlers for your home, lodge, or insurance, see our custom reproductions service. Our multi-step molding captures fine detail without discoloring your originals, and each replica is meticulously hand-painted to match. Few can see the difference between original and replica. We can even recreate a lost rack from photos or replicate antler velvet. 

Why choose Antlers By Klaus?

• Museum-grade craftsmanship – every detail is hand-sculpted and hand-finished to match your antler’s natural character.
• Seamless color matching – layered toning for bases, beams, tines, and polished tips. Antlers by Klaus
• Decades of trusted work – the name known across North America for excellence in antler artistry.
• Full service studio – from repair/restoration to reproductions, recreations, taxidermy mounting options, and unique display projects.

Get your repair or restoration quote today!

Contact Antlers by Klaus to get a fast and free quote today. For the fastest and most accurate quote, please:

1. Take clear photos (full rack + close-ups of damage).

2. Note species, approximate score, and any measurements.